Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Eusebio's alternative career

In 1957, Juventus discovered Eusebio when he was 15 years. Eusebio's mother did not want his son to move to Italy. I don't know the Italian law in 1957. He was not an oriundo. Let's assume that he became an Italian citizen around 1962. What would happen?-- Would the Italians select a Black player to their national team in 1960's?-- Italy with Riveria, Mozzola, Facchetti, Zoff, Riva and Eusebio?-- Serie A banned foreign players by 1964.In 1960, Eusebio was discovered by Bauer who wanted him to join Sao Paulo, but Sao Paulo rejected him. What if he went to Brazil? Again, I do not know Brazilian law in 1960. In 2015, he could become a Brazilian citizen in 4 years. He would have been eligible to play for Brazil by 1964.-- I don't know if Brazil ever capped a foreign-born player before. And I don't know if Brazil would cap a foreign-born player in 1964.-- Brazil with Garrincha, Pele, Eusebio?-- Can Brazil win the WC in 1966 with Eusebio? Imagine Brazil with Eusebio in 1970.